Cherry Dessert
Description
This cherry dessert recipe features a graham cracker crust filled with a creamy, sweet concoction topped with cherry pie filling for an easy-to-make, no-bake pie that is best served chilled.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
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3/4 cup margarine, melted
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 dash vanilla extract
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1 dash almond extract
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
2
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine in a small bowl; stir well and press into the prepared baking dish.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to cool.
4
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Whip cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread over cooled crust.
5
Dot top with cherry pie filling; smooth with a knife or spatula to cover. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.